US Bridges

Lrd Whiting Road over Plover River

Fair

Portage County, Wisconsin · 3.5M N JCT STH54 · Structure no. B49009800000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lrd Whiting Road over Plover River is a concrete slab carrying Lrd Whiting Road over Plover River in Portage County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 906 vehicles a day, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLrd Whiting Road
CrossesPlover River
Location3.5M N JCT STH54
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPortage County
StateWisconsin
Coordinates44.48352, -89.56747
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lrd Whiting Road over Plover River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lrd Whiting Road over Plover River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lrd Whiting Road over Plover River carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lrd Whiting Road over Plover River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Lrd Whiting Road over Plover River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.